There is never a wrong time to conduct a pest inspection. Spring is especially good as insects respond to the warmer weather by reproducing rapidly. Ants clean out their hills from the winter freeze. Bees gather nectar to feed their larvae. Termites, in particular, take this season to leave their colonies in swarms, mate, multiply, and find new nests to build. Not sure if you have termites? Here’s how to find them. Look out for the “swarmers”, the termites with…

Ah! Spring is here. Warmer weather brings new beginnings for many things. Flower blossoms open. Tree branches bud. Love is in the air. Calves are born. Eggs hatch revealing new chicks. Termites swarm. Wait! Termites swarm? Yes. The warmer weather brings these pesky wood eaters out of hiding, ready to reproduce aggressively. Many homeowners do not realize that these wood boring bugs may have taken up residence on their premises years before. Understanding the life cycle of termites is a…